FT Activities Assistant, 9am-5pm

Dunwoody Village•Newtown Square, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dunwoody Village Recreation Department is devoted to empowering residents who reside in our Care Center to live life to the fullest. We respect and encourage their right to pursue leisure interests that bring them pleasure and preserve their dignity. Over 3,000 recreation programs are offered every year with the goal of keeping our residents cognitively, emotionally, and socially fulfilled. The Recreation Staff engages residents to realize their full potential through a wide variety of leisure activities.The Full Time Recreation Assistant (9am-5pm) is responsible for developing and implementing both group and individual recreation programs. Additional duties include but not limited to: Plan, develop and implement group recreation programs such as exercise class, word games, horticulture, arts and crafts etc. Inform Residents of daily events and escort Residents to and from group programs Identifies the individual abilities of residents and plans recreation programs to accommodate those abilities. Maintains a daily record of resident’s participation in group and individual programs. Assists Manager in evaluating the effectiveness of program and participation levels of residents. To be considered for the job, candidates must meet the following requirements: Must be able to work a weekend and holiday rotation High School graduate Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Office, Facetime, and iTunes Able to read aloud to a group and or individual Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills Organization & time management skills Able to work both independently and with supervision Cheerfulness, positive attitude and the ability to motivate people. Genuine liking and respect for the elderly, physically and cognitively impaired. While we certainly prefer candidates with relevant experience in Long Term Care or the Recreation Field, we are happy to train motivated persons with a desire to work with older adults. A position at Dunwoody Village may be just what you’re looking for! Here’s what “THE DUNWOODY DIFFERENCE” means: We are one of the few 5-star rated facilities in the region and we pride ourselves on a standard of providing exceptional care to our residents while maintaining a welcoming/supportive environment for our team members! We are easy to get to! Our employees who drive have access to ample free parking and our campus is easily accessible via public transportation from 69st Terminal. Bus Routes 104 and 120 are located directly across the street from our campus. Our full-time employees enjoy an extensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, short-term disability, long-term disability and a 403b retirement plan that includes a generous company match + a year-end discretionary contribution. We also offer PTO, tuition assistance, and semi-annual bonuses. Qualified applicants may reply to this ad with a resume and cover letter (indicating salary expectations). In addition, submissions can be faxed to (610) 359-4449 or email to [email protected] with the above title in the subject line. Please note we will only contact candidates who meet the above criteria; please no phone calls about the position. All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check, satisfactory references, Influenza record, and drug screen. The health and safety of our team members and residents are our most important priority. With this in mind, we do require that all Dunwoody Village employees be vaccinated against Influenza. Exemptions based on religious beliefs and qualifying medical reasons will be considered. Dunwoody Village is a thriving and friendly community -- come make a difference and join our team today! Dunwoody Village is an equal opportunity employer and appreciates the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Requirements

Must be able to work a weekend and holiday rotation
High School graduate
Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Office, Facetime, and iTunes
Able to read aloud to a group and or individual
Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
Organization & time management skills
Able to work both independently and with supervision
Cheerfulness, positive attitude and the ability to motivate people.
Genuine liking and respect for the elderly, physically and cognitively impaired.

Nice To Haves

relevant experience in Long Term Care or the Recreation Field

Responsibilities

Plan, develop and implement group recreation programs such as exercise class, word games, horticulture, arts and crafts etc.
Inform Residents of daily events and escort Residents to and from group programs
Identifies the individual abilities of residents and plans recreation programs to accommodate those abilities.
Maintains a daily record of resident’s participation in group and individual programs.
Assists Manager in evaluating the effectiveness of program and participation levels of residents.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
prescription
short-term disability
long-term disability
403b retirement plan that includes a generous company match + a year-end discretionary contribution
PTO
tuition assistance
semi-annual bonuses